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Born: June 3, 1966 Lahore
Major Teams: Pakistan, Lancashire, Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan   National Shipping Corporation, Pakistan Automobiles Corporation, Lahore City Cricket Association.
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
 
Test Debut: Pakistan v New Zealand at Auckland, 2nd Test, 1984/85
Latest Test: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Kandy, 3rd Test, 1999/00

ODI Debut: Pakistan v New Zealand at Faisalabad, 2nd ODI, 1984/85
Latest ODI: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Dhaka, Asia Cup, 1999/00
 

Pakistan`s ace bowler and former captain, Wasim Akram has been the stalwart of Pakistan`s much feared bowling line-up ever since his international debut in January 1985 at the age of 18. Referred to as the "Prince of Pakistan" during Imran Khan's era, Wasim has matured and grown under Imran's guidance to become one of the most feared bowlers in the World today. Wasim's speed of delivery is even more amazing considering he has one of the shortest run-ups for a genuine left-arm fast bowler in recent history. Along with the devastating pace and breathtaking accuracy, his ability to move the ball in the air and off the seam, make him the most lethal bowler in the Pakistan team. All this coupled with the consistency of performance Pakistan bowling depends on earned him the praise "the best fast bowler in the world today" at the end of the 1995-96 Pakistan tour of Australia and New Zealand. Holding the world record for the highest number of One-Day International wickets, Wasim looks set to have a shot at the World Test wicket record also. Although bowling is his top priority, Wasim has frustrated and destroyed bowling attacks with his occasionally sensational batting.